THE LOOK OF LOVE

Actor Steve Coogan teams up with director Michael Winterbottom to bring the life story of Paul Raymond to the big screen. Following Raymond’s career as an entrepreneur in the porn industry, the film captures changing attitudes in British society from the 60s to the 80s. The period detail is fantastic. Particularly watch out for Matt Lucas’s performance as Divine. TheLookofLove is out on 8 March

MARNI PERFUME

Fans of the label known for its whimsical prints and boho vibe can now finish their look with a suitably off-beat scent. Marni launches its first perfume this spring. Designer Consuelo Castiglioni says it’ll be sophisticated but eccentric. Marni perfume launches in February (marni.com)

"We’re really excited about new label Trager Delaney, two Saint Martins graduates’ debut: he worked with Haider Ackermann, she was at Céline and Rykiel. There’s cool tailoring and an embellished jumpsuit that everyone on the team wanted to wear immediately. This is a brand to watch. We also can’t wait to try Social Eating House – the second restaurant from Jason Atherton, who started Pollen Street Social. It’s already creating a buzz."

KATE UPTON

All-American swimsuit model causing a stir in fashion world. In 2012 Upton appeared on the covers of British and Italian Vogue and the debut issue of Carine Roitfeld‘s new CR’s Fashion Book. High fashion is sniffy about swimsuit girls (they have more boob and bum than you typically see in a style magazine), but Roitfeld and Vogue editor Alexandra Shulman praised her "healthy" looks. Please take note, other fashion people.

"One of the strongest trends for next season is monochrome. While strong graphic stripes and the 60s silhouette make a real style statement, the look is still wearable and easy to achieve."

GANG BY HOGAN

Stylist Katie Grand – best known for her work at Louis Vuitton and Marc Jacobs and for editing Love magazine – has got together with Italian accessory brand Hogan to create the shiniest, brightest bags, shoes and shades you ever did see. The smartest collaboration for the new year.Gang is available from January (hogan.com)

STEPHEN AYRES, MENSWEAR BUYING DIRECTOR, LIBERTY

"We’ve really backed the colour and print trend for SS13 with brands such as Kenzo which use so much print and also new designers such as Jonathan Saunders, Christopher Shannon and Agi & Sam – we’re really getting behind the home-grown talent this season."

J CREW

Finally the American high-street giant opens a UK store in the new year. Known for its quality basics, super-smart cashmere and well-priced men’s tailoring, J Crew has only been available online until now. In 2013 the company opens a megastore on London’s Regent Street which will feature something for every man, woman and child of you. Start saving your pennies now. Until the store opens in late 2013, you can plan what you’re going to buy at jcrew.com.

THE CLOVE CLUB

Chef collective the Young Turks were 2012’s kitchen heroes, creating imaginative and superlative menus for supper clubs and pop-up restaurants across London and New York and gaining an army of fans in the process. This January, chef Isaac McHale is striking out on his own and opening a permanent restaurant – called the Clove Club – in the recently and swankily renovated Shoreditch Town Hall in London. Hale sourced £250,000 from 50 donors at crowdfunding website Crowdcube to get the venture off the ground, showing that his customers are prepared to put their money where their mouths are. Very trendy, yes, but also very, very tasty.thecloveclub.com

IN-EI LIGHT BY ISSEY MIYAKE

Japanese fashion designer Issey Miyake has joined with light manufacturer Artemide to create the elegant IN-EI range. Coming from Miyake, it’s not only pretty but smart. The shades are created using 2 and 3D mathematic principals, they’re made from recycled material and they fold completely flat when not in use. IN-EI is available from spring 2013 (artemide.com)

GLAM! THE PERFORMANCE OF STYLE

Tate Liverpool’s spring show looks at the androgyny, eroticism and extravagance of art from the glam era. Including work by Cindy Sherman, Guy Bourdin, Derek Jarman and Peter Hujar, this has more lipstick, originality and sparkle than all of Lady Gaga’s videos played back to back.Glam!, 8 February-12 May. Entry £8 (tate.org.uk)

SOPHIE FORTE, BEAUTY EDITOR, HARPERS BAZAAR

"Hair is all about unconventional colour set against a natural base – it’s crazy colour with a chic interpretation. Personally, hair stylist Josh Wood has dyed the underneath of my brown hair a shocking pink and purple. which I love. Peaches and lilacs to give a nuance of colour to blonde hair will be particularly strong."

PALMA VIOLETS

The charts are awash with pop, so start the new year with a good blast of rock. Palma Violets are like the Libertines without the annoyance of Pete Doherty. Their single "Best of Friends" was voted NME‘s track of the year and they’re shortlisted for the BBC Sound of 2013 poll. Debut album, 180, is out 25 February. roughtraderecords.com/palmaviolets

KIN BY JOHN LEWIS

Everyone’s favourite department store launches a new clothing brand this February. Made for men, women and children, the Kin label has a clean and simple aesthetic. Clothes range from quality T-shirts to classic macs, and they’re a little bit Scandi, a little bit utilitarian and a whole lot well made and well priced. Children’s T-shirts start from £7 and a men’s lined mackintosh is £99. johnlewis.com

LIBERTY LONDONGIRL, BLOGGER

"I’ve had a sneak preview of men’s accessories designers Chris & Tibor’s handbag line Golden Lane which looks fresh and different. The bags have a clever design for efficient organisation of stuff."

KRAFTWERK – THE CATALOGUE

The German electronica maestros’ first British dates in nine years. The shows in Tate Modern’s Turbine Hall will feature the back catalogue in chronological order. Expect 3D visuals and superlative effects. Shows 6-14 February. Tickets £60 (tate.org.uk/kraftwerk)